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“The Big Bang Theory: The Complete 2nd Season” DVD Review

Posted: 14 Sep 2009 03:28 PM PDT

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“The Big Bang Theory: The Complete 2nd Season”-Own it on DVD September 15, 2009

  • Release Date: September 15, 2009
  • Publisher: Warner Home Video
  • Price: $28.99 on Amazon.com amazonbuynow The Big Bang Theory: The Complete 2nd Season DVD Review
  • Rating: Not Rated
  • Run Time: 481 minutes
  • Special Features: “Physicist to the Stars,” “Testing the Infinite Hilarity Hypothesis in Relation to The Big Bang Theory,” Gag Reel
  • Starring: Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg, Kunal Nayyar, Sara Gilbert
  • Genre: Comedy, Nerdy

When “The Big Bang Theory” premiered in September 2007, I was one of the first TV critics to praise it. I got a screener of the pilot episode and while most other critics gave the show a lukewarm review, I loved it from the very beginning. It helps that I am a complete nerd and share more than a few things with the characters on the show. From its premiere, “The Big Bang Theory” has been my second favorite comedy (”How I Met Your Mother” is my favorite).

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Attack of the Swag: September 14, 2009

Posted: 14 Sep 2009 01:34 PM PDT

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The TV Legion often receives free products to review on the site. While we don't give these products any preferential treatment (other than a guaranteed review), we want to be open about what we do receive for free. If you work for any company that promotes any TV show, DVD, video game, or anything else and would like to send us something to review, send us an e-mail.

Received Today:

  • Discovery Channel fall press kit with screeners of “Dirty Jobs,” “Stormchasers,” and my personal favorite “MythBusters.”
  • Transformers: Season 2, Volume 1
  • The Shift: Bloodlines Season 2 Screener (not pictured)

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The Beautiful Life S1.E1 “Pilot” Preview

Posted: 14 Sep 2009 11:23 AM PDT

©2009 The CW Network. All Rights Reserved. Cr: Takashi Seida

©2009 The CW Network. All Rights Reserved. Cr: Takashi Seida

Air Date: September 16, 2009 at 9/8c on The CW (series premiere)

Episode Synopsis: ASHTON KUTCHER EXECUTIVE PRODUCES, MISCHA BARTON AND ELLE MACPHERSON STAR — Raina Marinelli (Sara Paxton, "Last House on the Left") is a stunning beauty with a secret past who makes an unforgettable impression while strutting down the runway in a Zac Posen (guest starring as himself) gown during New York Fashion Week, and effectively steals the spotlight away from fellow model Sonja Stone (Mischa Barton, "The O.C."). Sonja has been out of the country for mysterious reasons, and is now desperate to convince her agent, Claudia Foster (Elle Macpherson, "Friends") that she can reclaim her standing as the reigning supermodel.

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Melrose Place S1.E2 “Nightingale” Preview

Posted: 14 Sep 2009 11:16 AM PDT

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©2009 The CW Network. All Rights Reserved. Cr: Michael Desmond

Air Date: September 15, 2009 at 9/8c on The CW

Episode Synopsis: EVERYONE'S A SUSPECT - Still freaked out by the recent murder, the Melrose Place tenants try to resume some sense of a normal life. Ella (Katie Cassidy) learns from her new boss, Caleb (guest star Victor Webster, "Harper's Island"), that her job could be in jeopardy due to a recent merger unless she brings in a huge client. Ella forces David (Shaun Sipos) to take her to a Brentwood party, where she hopes to land a big actor client, Jasper (guest star Ben Milliken).

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90210 S2.E2 “To Sext or Not To Sext” Preview

Posted: 14 Sep 2009 11:05 AM PDT

©2009 The CW Network. All Rights Reserved. Cr: Michael Desmond

©2009 The CW Network. All Rights Reserved. Cr: Michael Desmond

Air Date: September 15, 2009 at 8/7c on The CW

Episode Synopsis: JOHN SCHNEIDER ("SMALLVILLE") AND RUMER WILLIS ("SORORITY ROW") GUEST STAR — Naomi (AnnaLynne McCord) is still furious with Annie (Shenae Grimes) from prom night and contemplates sending out a sexually explicit text message of Annie as payback. Silver (Jessica Stroup) is convinced that she and Dixon (Tristan Wilds) can mend their broken relationship, but Naomi and Adrianna (Jessica LowndeS) convince her to give him some much-needed space.

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Sons of Anarchy S2.E2 “Small Tears” Preview

Posted: 14 Sep 2009 10:51 AM PDT

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©2009 FX. Cr: Prashant Gupta

Air Date: September 15, 2009 at 10/9c on FX

Episode Synopsis: Jax’s decision without the club’s approval doesn’t sit well with Clay, especially when it brings dangerous repercussions upon the MC. Luann runs into trouble at her porn studio, the kind with which only Samcro can help. And following a traumatic event, Gemma turns to an unlikely source.

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Shaq Vs. S1.E5 “Shaq Vs. Michael Phelps” Preview

Posted: 14 Sep 2009 10:42 AM PDT

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Air Date: September 15, 2009 at 9/8c on ABC (season finale)

Episode Synopsis: Shaquille O’Neal will challenge 2009 14-time Gold Medal Olympian and World Champion Michael Phelps in a series of swimming races before a standing room only crowd at Mangione Aquatic Center at Loyola University, MD in the last installment of “Shaq VS,” the new competition series starring NBA superstar Shaquille O’ Neal, airing TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

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What I’ll Be Watching This Fall: Monday

Posted: 14 Sep 2009 03:02 AM PDT

Watch Live:

  • 8/7c-Heroes
  • 9/8c-Trauma
  • 10/9c-Castle

Watch Online or Off Tape:

  • How I Met Your Mother
  • The Big Bang Theory
  • House
  • Gossip Girl
  • Accidentally on Purpose
  • Two and a Half Men
  • The Jay Leno Show
  • Lie to Me
  • Greek

What was once the most packed night of the week is now full of mostly average shows. CBS screwed up my schedule by splitting up “How I Met Your Mother” and “The Big Bang Theory.” Since I don’t want to watch “Accidentally on Purpose” o “Two and a Half Men” live, I’ll probably watch “Heroes” and “Trauma” which will both look better in HD anyway. “Castle” rounds off the night but there will probably be times I just watch it online and watch “How I Met Your Mother” and “The Big Bang Theory” off tape instead. After those two comedies, the next shows on my agenda will probably be “House” (am I the only one that thinks this show has gotten a little stale lately?), “Gossip Girl,” “Accidentally on Purpose,” and “Two and a Half Men.” I doubt I’ll watch every episode of “The Jay Leno Show” but I’m willing to give it a shot. “Lie to Me” and “Greek” will probably have to be held for the weekend.

What will you be watching on Monday this fall?


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Tonight’s TV Picks: September 14, 2009

Posted: 13 Sep 2009 10:04 PM PDT

©2009 The CW Network. All Rights Reserved. Cr: Giovanni Rufino

©2009 The CW Network. All Rights Reserved. Cr: Giovanni Rufino

Shows we watch and recommend are in bold.

7/6c:

  • Monday Night Football: Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots (ESPN)

8/7c:

  • America’s Got Talent (NBC, special night)
  • One Tree Hill (The CW, season premiere)
  • Bait Car (truTV)
  • Glenn Martin DDS (Nick at Nite)
  • Inside the Actors Studio (Bravo)
  • Lincoln Heights (ABC Family, season premiere)
  • Monday Night Football: Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots (ESPN)
  • NextWorld (Science Channel)
  • Property Virgin (HGTV)
  • Top Gear (BBC America)

8:30/7:30c:

  • Bait Car (truTV)

9/8c:

  • America’s Got Talent (NBC, special night)
  • Gossip Girl (The CW, season premiere)
  • Gang Wars: Oakland I (Discovery Channel, one-hour special)
  • Greek (ABC Family)
  • Intervention (A&E)
  • Jon & Kate Plus 8 (TLC)
  • Monday Night Football: Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots (ESPN)
  • Real Chance of Love 2: Back in the Saddle (VH1)
  • Unwrapped (Food Network)
  • WWE Raw (USA)
  • Yard Crashers (DIY)

9:30/8:30c:

  • King of Dirt (DIY)

10/9c:

  • The Jay Leno Show (NBC, series premiere)
  • Animal Cops: Phoenix (Animal Planet)
  • Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations (Travel Channel, season finale)
  • Clash of the Gods (History)
  • Durham County (ION)
  • Eddie Griffin: Going for Broke (VH1, series premiere)
  • Forensics: You Decide (ID)
  • Hoarders (A&E)
  • Machines of Malice (Discovery Channel)
  • Operation Repo (truTV)
  • The Rachel Zoe Project (Bravo)
  • The Soup Presents (E!)
  • Ultimate Cake Off (TLC)

10:15/9:15c:

  • Monday Night Football: San Diego Chargers at Oakland Raiders (ESPN)

10:30/9:30c:

  • For Rent (HGTV)

11/10c:

  • Car Crazy (Speed)
  • Chelsea Lately (E!)
  • The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (Comedy Central)
  • Monday Night Football: San Diego Chargers at Oakland Raiders (ESPN)

11:30/10:30c:

  • The Colbert Report (Comedy Central)

12/11c:

  • Monday Night Football: San Diego Chargers at Oakland Raiders (ESPN)

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Tonight’s Talk Show Guests: September 14, 2009

Posted: 13 Sep 2009 10:02 PM PDT

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  • The Jay Leno Show-Jerry Seinfeld; Jay-Z, Kanye West, and Rihanna perform; “Headlines”
  • Daily Show with Jon Stewart-LeBron James
  • Colbert Report-Newark, N.J. mayor Cory Booker
  • Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien-Charlize Theron, Steven Ho, a performance by Dave Matthews Band
  • Late Show with David Letterman (encore)-Adam Sandler, Cage the Elephant
  • Jimmy Kimmel Live (encore)-Gerard Butler, interior designer Nate Berkus, Maxwell performs
  • Chelsea Lately-Jane Lynch
  • Late Night with Jimmy Fallon-John McCain, Miranda Cosgrove, Rufus Wainwright performs
  • Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson-TBA
  • Last Call with Carson Daly-Alison Brie, Brian Deegan, music guest Franz Ferdinand
  • Tavis Smiley-Dave Matthews
  • Charlie Rose-Sen. Carl Levin (D-Mich.)

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